Petition · Home Office

Establish a new Independent Complaints Process for Serving Police Officers

Open for signatures 218 signatures

What the petition asks

Amend the Police Reform Act 2002 to create an independent complaints process for police officers which would allow them, whether victims, suspects, or whistleblowers, to raise concerns about their force without those matters being referred back internally.
Officers often feel they cannot raise concerns independently, as complaints via the IOPC are often returned to the same force. This discourages reporting of misconduct, discrimination, or unlawful behaviour. Officers, whether victims or suspects must have fair access to independent review. Listening early to officers’ concerns can prevent harm, rather than reacting only after serious incidents or deaths. We believe mistreatment and lack of support has caused significant harm to officers and shows urgent need for change.

Timeline

30 Apr 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 218
Status Open for signatures
Department Home Office
Opened 30 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.